Corsair
Also known as: Corsair Plane Wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; December to April
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- FrogfishLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - too deep for snorkeling; scuba only
Safety notes
Depth near recreational no-decompression limits with fast air consumption and short bottom time; strong/unpredictable currents requiring line descents; moray eels can occupy tight cockpit/fuselage spaces; potential seasickness on the boat ride in rougher surface conditions
Permits & fees
No scuba diving permit or fee required by the State of Hawaii; the wreck lies within/near the DLNR Maunalua Bay Fisheries Management Area (est. 2025), which restricts night spearfishing and shellfish/lobster harvest but does not restrict recreational wreck diving; as a historic crash site, divers should not remove any wreck material
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Hawaii Kai
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.